The Department of Human Services (DHS) is currently issuing the 2024 SUN Bucks benefit ($120 per eligible student) to the families of all eligible students. They expect to be distributed by October 2024.

Even though free breakfasts and lunches are available to all BASD students not all students are entitled to this benefit. Families should use the following resources to see if they are eligible for benefits based on 2023-2024 school year eligibility data.

DHS is the lead agency for SUN Bucks benefits and not Brookville Area School District. All questions and inquiries should be made through one of the DHS SUN Bucks Resources provided.

DHS SUN Bucks Resources:

1. DHS SUN Bucks website: https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/resources/summer-ebt.html

2. Eligibility Navigator – a tool on the DHS SUN Bucks website that allows families to determine if their child is automatically eligible for SUN Bucks and whether they need to apply. Online: SUN Bucks Eligibility Navigator (pa.gov).

3. SUN Bucks application – a fillable online form on the DHS SUN Bucks website or a paper form obtained at the family’s County Assistance Office (CAO). 

• SUN Bucks applications are due by 8/31/2024 to be considered for the 2024 benefit. Applications received by DHS after 8/31 will be considered during the2025 summer application period.

4.  Family FAQs – printed on the DHS SUN Bucks website

5.  Recorded Family FAQs - 1-877-762-1575

6.  SUN Bucks questions via phone beginning 8/19/2024:  1-877-395-8930, or1-215-560-7226 in Philadelphia